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$111K Theft From PA Business Caused By 'Compromised Client's Email': State Police

Over $100,000 was stolen from a Chambersburg business, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Thursday, Nov. 2. 

IMI Products and $100 bills. 

IMI Products and $100 bills. 

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IMI Products on Black Gap Road, Greene Township reported the theft by deception around 9:42 a.m. on Oct. 24, according to the state police release. 

The company, which develops and makes products for tractor-trailer trucking fleets, told troopers that they believe a client's email was "compromised" by an unknown actor who changed the bank account information associated with the customer's account, according to officials.

The amount transferred totaled $111,000, PSP explained. 

No suspects have been identified but Pennsylvania State Police in Chambersburg are continuing to investigate.

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